THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF WILLOW RIDGE THERAPUTIC RIDING FACILITY IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTED THERAPY FOR HIGHER FUNCTIONING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THERAPUTIC RIDING NOT ONLY AIDS IN MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT, BALANCE, AND EYE-HAND COORDINATION, BUT ALSO PROVIDES EMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL THERAPY. OUR GOAL IS TO TEACH SKILLS THAT BOLSTER SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF- DISCIPLINE IN A RECREATIONAL SETTING THAT ALSO TEACHES CARE AND RESPECT FOR ANIMALS. THE EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN AND THE POSITIVE EFFECTS ON THEIR SELF-IMAGE WILL MAKE THEM LESS LIKELY TO BECOME VICTIMS OF CRUELTY AND THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES WILL MAKE THEM A POSITIVE FORCE FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS...
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Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024
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Equine Recreational Activities for Children
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL OPPURTUNITIES TO CHILDREN IN AN EQUINE RECREATIONAL SETTING AND TO PREVENT CRUELTY TO CHILDREN AND ANIMALS BY FOSTERING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM THROUGH EQUINE ACTIVITIES.
